Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

Communication and working relationships

Co-ordinate multidisciplinary practice to implement colorectal cancer pathways in specified clinical areas as defined by the Lead LGI CNS.

Participate as a key member of the multi professional team within colorectal cancer pathways, ensuring appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.

To ensure a clear meeting structure exists within areas of responsibility and that both formal and informal lines of communication exist with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Plan and organise own and associated team workload in conjunction with Trust requirements.

Ensure implementation of agreed systems and processes to provide safe, effective, high quality patient care and embed a culture of improvement, focusing on the Trusts harm free indicators.

To be a visible, accessible and approachable leader to staff, patients, carers, families, and the public ensuring that open channels of communication are created and sustained.

Promote a learning environment for the professional development of staff interacting with the colorectal cancer team, leading by example and mindful of the effect of change upon all bands of staff.

Ensure all complaints both formal and informal are dealt with promptly and courteously in accordance with Trust policy.

To respond in writing to complaints by interviewing staff, collating information and writing statements to provide evidence, reviewing practice where appropriate in response.

Lead and contribute to developments that are relevant to colorectal cancer as dictated by local and national initiatives and undertake benchmarking.

Identify and co-ordinate opportunities for patient and public involvement and engagement in service development, leading where appropriate.

Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership

Analytical and judgement

• Actively participate and contribute to departmental clinical supervision groups to ensure a regular evaluation of practice through peer review.
• Regularly participate in the departmental Clinical Governance programme including presenting research findings, evidence-based practice workshops, clinical audit, and reporting of clinical risks.

To develop knowledge and skills within the LGI specialty, consulting with clinical supervisors as appropriate.

Planning and organisation

• Plan and organise complex activities, programmes and those requiring adjustments.
• Generate and implement new solutions that will best suit the needs of patients and carers, through thinking laterally about practice.
• Act as a positive role model and provide highly specialist advice and consultancy for multidisciplinary colleagues including colleagues working in the Acute Trust, Primary Care, Social Care, charitable sector and other external agencies.
• Work with colleagues in the development of regional and national guidance in Oncology service.
• Review and monitor standards for best practice contributing towards preparation for performance evaluations.
• Overcome barriers to understanding using leadership and management skills.
• Provide expert advice and information to other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate referral to the service.

Physical skills

Due to the hospital layout and requirement of patient facing support, a degree of physical fitness is important as well as having good dexterity for administrative tasks.

The ability to work under pressure both in terms of time and at a time when emotions for patients/those affected by cancer are escalated.

Patient and client care

Be responsible for a clinical caseload, providing specialist LGI assessment and intervention to patients with a LGI diagnosis

To monitor and review the progress of clients against the targets set and agreed and to modify these as appropriate to meet individual patient circumstances

Maintaining high levels of evidence base LGI practice, contributing to and facilitating care processes and pathways. Demonstrate understanding of LGI underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant clinical experience and competence.

Display specialist knowledge of individuals physical and mental health needs and appropriate evidence informed interventions

Show awareness of national and local policies impacting LGI practice

Comply with TSDFT and professional codes and standards in demonstrating personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity.

Search, review, analyse, critically appraise and apply relevant literature effectively to influence policy and practice development.

To reflect on clinical practice both individually and with peers identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical judgements based on research and evidence-based practice.

Policy and service development

Recognise and develop opportunities to expand own and others scope of practice within the specialist field of practice.

Identify own personal objectives and development opportunities through education, research and audit.

Ensure that members of the multidisciplinary team receive appropriate training, education and professional development to promote safer patient care and successful implementation of the colorectal cancer patient pathways including treatment summaries, holistic needs assessment, enhanced recovery and stratified follow up.

Act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor for junior staff and students.

Encourage practice development and adoption of evidence-based practice at ward level and throughout the colorectal cancer pathway.

Audit and monitor self and service quality to ensure resource effectiveness and impact of specialist nursing input.

Facilitate evidence-based practice in the service by utilising extensive knowledge, both academic and experiential.

Act as patient advocate, ensuring ethical and legal issues are adhered to in all clinical practice.

Initiate and complete nursing research in the specialist field.

Conduct annual patient satisfaction survey and develop an action plan from the results.

To clinically audit the nursing work undertaken and to participate in Trust and department audits as required.

Using Trust harm free indicators, measure practice and using variations in the data to develop local improvement projects are in place on the ward.

Provide representation on committees/working groups as required (Peninsula Colorectal site-specific group)

Responsibility for Finance, equipment and other resources

• Ensure there are systems in place for teams to maximise use of clinical capacity.
• Assist in the formulation of business cases to ensure adequate, appropriate equipment and staffing.

To have a professional degree of budgetary awareness and support the LGI team/service the management of the budget and resources.

To be responsible for the effective, efficient and safe use, maintenance and storage of resources and equipment used in the performance of the role

People management and training

To ensure a clear meeting structure exists within areas of responsibility and that both formal and informal lines of communication exist with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).

Plan and organise own and associated team workload in conjunction with Trust requirements.

Ensure implementation of agreed systems and processes to provide safe, effective, high quality patient care and embed a culture of improvement, focusing on the Trusts harm free indicators.

To be a highly visible, accessible and approachable leader to staff, patients, carers, families, and the public ensuring that open channels of communication are created and sustained.

Promote a learning environment for the professional development of staff interacting with the colorectal cancer team, leading by example and mindful of the effect of change upon all bands of staff.

To support and help develop the Trust culture of collaborative, flexible cross-team working and commitment to delivering high quality service and outcomes

Set and maintain the highest personal and professional standards

To have a flexible, friendly approach and positive outlook

Information technology and administrative duties

EPIC/Beacon

Allocate

ICE

Blood Matters

Outlook/Windows10

HIVE

Computer literate, able to use databases and other relevant programmes

Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service

Support the management function of the department by provision of reports and information as required

To share information with others, observing data protection guidelines

Research and development

Audit and monitor self and service quality to ensure resource effectiveness and impact of specialist nursing input.

Facilitate evidence-based practice in the service by utilising extensive knowledge, both academic and experiential.

Seek out, evaluate and disseminate new knowledge, implementing evidence-based practice

Actively engaging in evidence-based practise

To participate in departmental research and clinical governance/audit projects demonstrating basic knowledge of research approaches.

To collect and provide research data as required

Freedom to act

Work autonomously making highly complex clinical decisions with minimal supervision, working within local and national policies and being responsible for how these policies are interpreted.

Autonomously assess patients; receive and make referrals; assess, order, interpret and act upon investigative tests; consider differential diagnosis; evaluate, treat, plan, refer and discharge patients/clients within the Trust.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree Level qualification in Adult Nursing 4 years post reg
• Evidence of continuing personal/professional development
• Cancer Role/experience

Desirable

• Non medical prescribing qualification or the ability to undertake
• management/leadership qualification
• Post graduate study in Colorectal cancer

knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience in the management of patients with colorectal cancer
• Experience of giving psychosocial support to patients with complex needs

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills training
• Level 4 advance communications skills training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay hospital

lowes bridge

Torquay

TQ27AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description & Person Specification, and we welcome you to browse ourinteractive booklet for information on career pathways and staff benefits with us!

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Active registration on Part 1 of the NMC register
• Evidence of recent continued professional development
• Mentor qualification recorded on the Trust data base

Desirable

• Educated at degree level
• V100/150 nurse prescriber qualification
• International Computer Driving Licence
• Solihull Foundation course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Ability to manage conflict
• Knowledge of 0 to 19 Torbay contract and Key Performance Indicators
• Knowledge of Policies and Key Documents to improve health outcomes for children & young people
• Ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to manage constant change
• Ability to be reflective on situations and show learning
• Demonstrate the ability to remain focused on service delivery whilst dealing with an unpredictable, diverse and challenging workload

Desirable

• Demonstrate research skills in current role
• Coaching skills
• Change management skills
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of 0 to 19 Torbay commissioning arrangements.

Specific skills

Essential

• Excellent presentation skills with an ability to communicate highly complex information
• IT literacy skills and ability to use Electronic record keeping systems
• First line management skills
• Time management skills
• Demonstrate problem solving skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Edmunds

Victoria Park Road

Torquay

TQ1 3QH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

An ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information: using empathy and reassurance skills

To liaise with patients/relatives who could be unpredictable/or challenging in their responses because of stress related problems

To undertake Specialist Nursing and Continuing Care assessments (with appropriate training)

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse Level 1
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Community Nurse Prescriber V150
• Diabetes course
• Palliative Care Course
• Mentorship Course
• Tissue Viability/ Leg Ulcer course
• Experience of continuing health care assessments
• Experience of COPD or Heart Failure

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Relevant I.T. knowledge/experience
• Awareness of safeguarding adults and children
• Awareness of mental capacity act
• Awareness of resource management
• Holistic client assessment using an identified model of care
• Utilising specialist knowledge across a wide range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge
• Ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex or crisis situations
• To maintain timely and accurate written records
• Knowledge of principles of Research and Audit
• Proven relevant experience in communicate complex information to patients, carers, and health and social care staff
• To manage/prioritise a caseload, demonstrating appropriate delegation

Desirable

• Health and Safety awareness
• Equality and diversity awareness
• Understands clinical governance
• Awareness of local and government agendas

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate relevant team worker experience
• Proven relevant experience in communicate complex information to patients, carers, and health and social care staff
• Ability to demonstrate good time management skills

Desirable

• Willing to undertake V150 community practitioner prescribing course
• Previous experience of working in an integrated health and social care environment
• Palliative care skills
• Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential

• Full driving licence/ access to Transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kings Ash House

Kings Ash Road

Paignton

TQ3 3XZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Communication and Working RelationshipsThe post holder will be expected to:Work as a member of the team
• Planning and OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
• Responsibility and SkillsUndertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required
• Service ResponsibilityAssist with last offices and care of relatives/carers
• OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience

Desirable

• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
• Care certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

Current HCPC Registration

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within the NHS

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills

Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload

Commitment to providing excellent patient-centred care

Desirable

Experience in respiratory physiotherapy

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience

Outpatient respiratory experience

Knowledge of advanced respiratory assessment and treatment techniques

Experience within pulmonary rehabilitation services

What We Offer

Structured Band 5 to Band 6 development programme

Comprehensive respiratory competency framework

Clinical supervision and mentorship from experienced respiratory specialists

Opportunities for leadership development

Access to specialist respiratory training and postgraduate learning

Participation in service improvement and research activity

NHS pension and employee benefits package

A welcoming and supportive team environment

Join Us

If you are an ambitious physiotherapist looking to develop specialist respiratory skills and advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a service that values compassion, innovation, collaboration and excellence in patient care.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Person Specification

Application

Essential

• Band 5 rotational experience
• Post grad respiratory education
• Evidence of senior leadership- teaching having students

Desirable

• Specific Respiratory courses
• ICU experience
• Pulmonary Rehab and Respiratory Clinic Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Level 4 Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the combined job description and person specification for further job duties and eligibility.

Person Specification

Application questions

Essential

• Experience within a professional cleaning role
• Numerate and literate
• Occasionally required to work in unpleasant conditions this maybe in the form of a warm environment i.e. kitchen at ward level

Desirable

• Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Newton Road

Torquay

TQ27AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships

The Nurse Specialist for the Urology Team will maintain excellent working relationships with patients, their relatives, and a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working across the trust, including:

o Consultant Urologists

o Modern Matron and Directorate Management / Executive Team

o Allied Health Professionals Specialist Nurses, Ward Nurses, Consultants, Doctors, Diagnostics, Council services etc

o Patient support / focus groups

o Outpatient services

o Administrative services

o Other urology nurse specialists within the south west STP

Provide, receive, interpret and communicate highly specialist information with a range of health care professionals

Present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large audiences.

Establish excellent working relationships with patients communicating in a number of ways including virtual consultations, face to face, written, telephone etc.

Communicate sensitive / distressing information and manage patient expectations

Able to communicate effectively in demanding and challenging situations

Ensure effective and prompt reporting of nursing issues and concerns to the matron or associate director of nursing and professional practice

Actively participate in multi-professional meetings, acting as a patient advocate and represent nursing views

Provide specialist knowledge to other areas, when assistance/advice is required

Planning and Organisation

Assist the development of services for patients presenting with urology related health concerns

Effectively assist with change in order to meet national / patients / service needs

Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary team working in the specialist care of patients with urology related health concerns

Maintain a caseload of patients and demonstrate advanced practice in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information

Maintain accurate patient records

Ensure that national, regional and local guidelines are implemented, whilst continually monitoring the quality of care provision

Be flexible and work within the rostering KPI guidelines

Participate in clinical research, audit and contribute to the development of knowledge / education in urological related health concerns

Effectively work within the service to ensure that it is responsive and flexible

Manage own time with conflicting priorities to ensure that the needs of patients, workforce and service are met

Responsibility and Accountability

Be a source of expertise in the care and provision of services for patients with urology related health concerns, liaising with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for advice and support

Provide specialist assessment of patients presenting with urological related health concerns and complex needs. Develop individualised patient care plans

Deliver nursing care that is contemporaneous, evidence based and is reflective of best practice

To be accountable for the quality of patient care provided within the service.

Maintain own personal and professional development, undertake all mandatory training required for trust compliance and for the development of the role

Develop, maintain and provide educational resources to all healthcare professionals in the trust who are working with patients who have urological related health concerns

Promote patients equality, diversity and rights

Participate in clinical research and audits. Implement change to the service based upon interpretations of the research findings

Provide a positive learning environment to meet the needs of nursing and allied health professional students

Policy and Service Responsibility

Support the development of patient pathways, policies and protocols in relation to the care of patients with urology related health concerns

Work collaboratively with the lead nurse and clinician in the development and implementations of clinical pathways and protocols

Assist the development and implementation of strategies to meet the educational needs of patients and carers so that they may be empowered to manage their condition and seek appropriate help and advice

Assist the Development of new pathways, protocols and education in response to emerging knowledge and best practice

Promote patient and public feedback through local initiatives to drive innovation and service improvements

Participate in the implementation of clinical policy

Establish robust audit criteria for the ongoing collection of information

To have knowledge of quality assurance systems and clinical governance

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources

Ensure flexible working and working to rostering KPI guidelines.

Be aware of and assist budget holder for efficient and effective usage of the available resources, working within budget

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical & financial resources

Develop and provide educational materials as appropriate for patients/family regarding their disease, treatments and services

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management

To assist in the provision of expert advice and support for all allied health professionals, patients and carers

Work with the multi-disciplinary team to continually appraise and review the service provided

Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care

Demonstrate, monitor and maintain competency in clinical skills

Contribute to the pre-registration nurses educational experience, acting as a mentor when supporting students

Work within codes of practice, professional guidelines, NICE guidance and Patient Group Directions

Actively participating in the educational programme of all staff, including students. Close liaison with the Practice Development Department, offering practical and clinical guidance and attending lectures and meetings as required

Ensure clinical governance is maintained through incident reporting and reviewing

Information Technology and Administrative Duties

Maintain an accurate record of patient caseloads and contact visits. Take part in the development of IT systems pertaining to patient contact in line with the data requirements of NHSEI and PHE

Ensure familiarity with relevant computerised systems integral to the running of the service

Provision of information sharing where appropriate, on a need to know basis

To carry out regular audits as required and maintain data collection regarding patient interactions and service provision

Provide trust statistics to Public Health commissioners, e.g. CCG, NHSEI, PHE

Record workload and monitor outcomes using the appropriate Information technology systems such as Infoflex

Person Specification

education

Essential

• degree

Desirable

• Urology experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UOPD Paignton Health & Wellbeing Centre

Church Street

Paignton

TQ3 3AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder is required to communicate effectively with all levels of Trust staff, carers and relatives in order to provide best patient care.
• Recognises that radiology examinations support wider patient pathways, patient flow and day-to-day hospital management.
• Must communicate effectively with external support staff/engineers as required.
• Represents the Trust and Department in a professional manner at all times.

Qualification Entry Requirements:

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths
• 3 A-Levels, grades BBC or above with grade B in a science subject or equivalent (please see University of Exeter entry requirements)
• Equivalent qualifications agreed by TSDFT and Uo

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oGCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
• o3 A-Levels, grades BBC or above with grade B in a science subject or equivalent (please see University of Exeter entry requirements)
• oEquivalent qualifications agreed by TSDFT and UoE

Desirable

• oScience based BSc

Experience and Skills

Essential

• oAbility to organise, plan and prioritise workload efficiently
• oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• oHighly committed to the degree program

Desirable

• oClinical/healthcare/relevant scientific work experience
• oExperience of Radiology services

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements of the qualified role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Entitled as Operator under IRMER (IonisingRadiation (medical exposure) Regulations) Have detailed evidence of appropriateongoing professional development (professional portfolio).
• Annual attendance in the Directoratesmandatory training programme.
• Provide clinical and professional advice and be able to cope with multiple tasks.
• Self-organiser able to work under own initiative within proficiencies achieved.
• Team working skills.
• Basic knowledge of IT skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills as they will have contact and working relationships with patients/public, a wide variety of staff,including all radiology personnel, medical staff, nurses, healthcare professionals, support staff, and visiting equipment engineers.
• Working with ionising radiation
• Radiographers must have awareness at all times of radiation protection as both staff and patients must be protected frominappropriate irradiation.
• You will be required to position & manoeuvre patients and equipment on a daily basis. In any booked or ad hoc list patients may be ambulant; wheel chair bound; or on a stretcher or bed.Transfer to a couch may be necessary. Use of a hoist may be necessary.
• There is regular exposure to distressing or emotional situations on a daily basis e.g. badly injuredpatients and intoxicated, aggressive or abusive patients and relatives and occasional exposure (fewtimes per month) to highly distressing situations e.g. severe trauma cases, cardiac arrest
• Frequent exposure to bodily fluids e.g. blood, urine etc, infection risks and occasional exposure to fleas/lice and intoxicated, aggressive or abusive patients and relatives.
• Ability to prioritise workload as radiographers often work single handed out of hours; stress levels are increased.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oEntitled as Operator under IRMER (Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations)
• oHave detailed evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development (professional portfolio)
• oAcknowledgement that the role is based at TSDFT

Desirable

• Experience of working within the UK health care system

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oBSc Radiography or DCR (+CPD/experience)
• oCurrent HCPC registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To work as a registered nurse within the discharge lounge responsible to the Nurse coordinator /Senior sister caring for patients and their carers.
• Promotes and maintains positive and effective links of communication with patients, their carers and visitors to the Trust.
• Record the nursing care given, evaluating its outcome in terms of achievement of the objectives, modifying care documentation accordingly and become involved in audit / quality setting work of the department.
• Carry out holistic needs led assessments, with responsibility for team or onward referral as required, acting as the care manager for identified individual service users.
• Carry a phone and respond accordingly to the needs of the service, often changing planned activities.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• NMC Registered (Level 1)

Desirable

• Diploma/degree in Nursing or on a pathway

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Desirable

• Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Discharge Lounge - Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Newton Road

Torquay

TQ27AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

Communication and Working Relationships

• To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff
• To participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team
• To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the ward/department
• Participate in client and public involvement activities
• To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care
• To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives
• To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments
• To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times
• To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately

Planning and Organisation

• At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care
• Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions

Responsibility and Accountability

• Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values
• Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others
• Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences
• To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures
• To work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff
• To be aware of clients emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to senior staff responsible for clients care
• Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care delivered to be evaluated and accurate records maintained
• Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
• Work collaboratively with registered / senior staff, other health professionals and hotel service staff to ensure clients holistic needs are met
• Update client IT systems in the absence of the ward / unit administrator where appropriate
• To liaise with ward / unit administrators regarding clients records for clinics / admissions / discharges
• Report any incidents, accidents or complaints to the person in charge of the ward/unit in accordance with Trusts policies

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details of the role responsibilities and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

New Forrest Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To ensure patients are received and processed in line with key performance indicators, ensuring accuracy and a high level of data quality
• To use the relevant IT systems to register patients, record attendances, make appointments and transfer medical records as required
• Attend statutory, essential and mandatory training
• Use of Trust computer systems, ensuring patients are booked in accurately in a timely manner

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively
• Proven experience of providing a customer focused service

Desirable

• Knowledge of Trust Patient Administrative and Information Systems
• Knowledge of a range of patient computer software packages e.g. Epic

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education to include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
• Experience of working in a reception area
• Accurate typing to ensure a high level of data quality

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin number
• Proven relevant experience at Band 5
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Experienced in giving IV medications

Desirable

• Urgent Care knowledge and experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Safe and competent practitioner aware of own limitations and needs
• Experienced in giving IV medications
• IT skills to include data entry, Microsoft word etc.
• Senior band 5 coordinating in an acute ward setting

Desirable

• Interest in Medical care

Requirements due to work environment/conditions

Essential

• Able to work flexibly across the 24-hour rota.
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Shift work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

EAU4 - Torbay Hospital

Lawes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we offer

Band 6 salary + full NHS benefits

Part-time post (27 hours)

Structured induction and rotational support

Ongoing career development planning with a Clinical Development Lead

A friendly, supportive OT team that values wellbeing and professional growth

Innovative Preceptorship programme to support transition into the trust

If youre looking for a role where your development is planned, supported and prioritised, wed love to hear from you. Informal conversations and visits are warmly encouraged.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff and students, and participation in service development and audits.

You are required to complete accurate documentation and timely data input.

The role requires advanced therapeutic skills, effective communication with patients, carers, and external agencies, and compliance with national and local policies

Additionally, you will support staff training and contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy
• NHS Experience
• Experience of working in the Acute Hospital Setting
• Experience of supervising junior members of a team

Desirable

• Experience of having a student
• Experience of complex discharge planning
• Experience of working within an MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience such as HCA

Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post

Ability to communicate at all levels including staff, patients and the general public

Self-awareness and insight into appropriate behaviours, acting as arole model at all times

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to cover any shift required by the service, occasionally and in escalation at short notice.

Desirable

• C1 category driving licence

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience such as HCA
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post

Desirable

• COSHH, Health & Safety
• Customer Care Training
• Patient Care Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TSDFT area

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse and specialist nurses care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate. Provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• oIT experience and literacy.

Desirable

• Knowledge of rheumatology conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Dept. of Rheumatology, Kitson Hall 1-20,

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as a member of a specialist team
• Document clearly and concisely in patient notes utilising Trust wound care documentation
• Communicate using a variety of resources face to face; telephone; email in a timely manner
• Communicate with patients, and their families and friends
• Communicate with other specialist surgical and medical services; Community Nurses; GPs and other relevant Health and Social Care professionals
• Take part in team meetings, encouraging effective communication between other staff
• Escalate any incidents, and/or near misses immediately to the RN clinic lead, and complete reporting via Datix.
• To work within the agreed Clinical Governance Framework, incorporating audit, clinical effectiveness and incident reporting.
• To work within the limits of own competence and responsibility within the team and organisation, as identified by the appropriate accountable professional.
• To educate and support patients/carers in the use of equipment in accordance with Local Guidelines and within own competence.
• To encourage, enable and support individuals, wherever possible, to gain or maintain confidence, independence and participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• To attend mandatory and other appropriate training courses to meet personal development objectives and to assist in the training of others as directed.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note:Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word & Email use

Desirable

• Tissue Viability experience or qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a good level of literacy, numeracy, verbal and written skills
• Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to communicate with individuals of varying levels of understanding
• Good record keeping skills

Desirable

• Understanding of basic wound care as relevant to the role
• Knowledge of leg ulcer management
• Experience of compression bandage application